Michael Owen. Real Madrid's Michael Owen celebrates his goal against Valladolid during their third round second leg King's Cup match at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, in this January 19, 2005 file photo. Owen agreed on a four-year contract to join Newcastle United on August 30, 2005, ending an unhappy year at Real Madrid. Picture taken on January 19, 2005. REUTERS/Susana Vera